9/7/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Allegan County Fair

• Blogs Home
• More Posts

Allegan County Fair - image from Allegan County Fair website

Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, September 7th, 2023 ( 6:00am)

The 171st Allegan County Fair, takes place Sept. 8-16, 2023. 

The first fair was at the County Court House in 1852 and now it is held at the Allegan Fair Grounds at: 150 Allegan County Fair Drive in Allegan. 

The event typically draws thousands of people during the week to take part in various events that include a carnival, animal shows, feature barns and various types of entertainment. 

Monday is Children’s Day and will feature a number of specials as well as a parade that kicks off at 6:30 p.m.  

The carnival is a large draw and features a number of specials and ride packages throughout the week.  

Animals will be on display at various shows, as well as in the barns. 

Other events include: harness horse racing, off road demo derby, a demolition derby, rodeo, tractor pull, and a frisbee dog show.  

PRICES: 

Adults are $10.00/ Available at the gate 

Youth (1st – 12th grade) / $5.00/ Available at the gate 

Kindergarten & under / FREE / Available at the gate 

Parking / $5.00 / Available at the gate 

9 day pass /includes parking / $50.00 / $40.00 senior 

Sunday / September 10 /  Taste of Allegan County Fair 1pm – 3pm. 

Monday / September 11 / Children’s Day / Car Load Day – Admission per car load is $20.00 / All Rides are $3.00 each 

Tuesday / September 12 / Senior Day / Seniors admission $5.00 until 12:00 noon. Program 8:00 am Hilltop Tent 

Wednesday / September 13 / Ladies Day / Ladies admission $5.00 until 12:00 noon. Program 8:00 am Hilltop Tent 

Thursday / September 14 / Veteran’s Day / FREE admission (including parking) for all persons with military confirmation 

More information on the Allegan County Fair can be found on their website:  http:// www.allegancountyfair.com

Meet the Hosts